Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Juilliard Berklee School of Music PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill San Francisco Conservatory of Music| Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | clarion.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | - | ||
| Admitted | 565 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 6% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or PennWest Clarion?
- Manhattan School of Music is 567.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345% higher at Manhattan School of Music than PennWest Clarion ($51,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 28.4% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($12,930 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than PennWest Clarion (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($21,335 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
Manhattan School of Music vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or PennWest Clarion? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PennWest Clarion and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than PennWest Clarion (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $1,800 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $37,400)
- Manhattan School of Music students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Manhattan School of Music graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/